Overview

Digitalisation and artificial intelligence are reshaping the way organisations and societies work. The Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology prepares you to use both current and future technologies in a variety of ways as part of diverse work communities.

In the core of the Information and Communication Technology from University of Turku are the cutting-edge technology studies that combine technical expertise with a strong focus on practical application, problem-solving, and communication skills. This comprehensive approach ensures you acquire not only technical skills but also other essential working life skills needed for your future career.

Job Options

Students graduating from the programme, may work, for example, as:

Software Engineer

Software Architect

Project Manager

System Specialist

Information Security Specialist

ICT Consultant

Programme Structure

The preliminary structure of the Degree Programme is the following:

Major subject studies in ICT (including Bachelor’s thesis)

Minor subject studies (for example entrepreneurship)

Polytechnic studies (mathematics, physics, information technology and business studies)

Language studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-22 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Turku, Finland

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences View 9 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in Finland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

There are two admission groups for gaining admission:

Admission group I (60%): Based on the SAT test results. Required sections: Evidence Based Reading & Writing and Mathematics. Min grade: SAT total score 1150, Mathematics score 600.

Admission group II (40%): certificate-based admission. Score is calculated from grades in the Finnish Matriculation Examination, IB, EB, or Reifeprüfung/Deutsche Internationale Abiturprüfung.

Required documents:

Proof of eligibility for higher education
Proof of English proficiency
Passport/other ID
Residence permit card (if applicable)

If applying with SAT: official SAT report must be sent directly to the university.

Accepted English Tests:

IELTS: min overall 6, writing 5.5
TOEFL iBT: min overall 78, writing 20 (tests before 21 Jan 2026); min overall 4, writing 3.5 (tests after 21 Jan 2026)
Others: C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency, PTE, YKI.

Full requirements are available on the university website.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10000 EUR / year

≈ 10000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Free for citizens of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland.
For citizens of non-EU/EEA countries €10,000/academic year.

Living costs

Turku

Finland

775 - 1128 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The University of Turku supports motivated students with generous scholarships for all Bachelor's level studies, for students who are subject to tuition fees.

Scholarships, based on academic merits, cover 50% of the tuition fee for the following study year if requirements are met.
It is not possible to get a scholarship to cover the tuition fee for the first year.

There is a separate application process for the merit scholarships. The admission services of the University will invite all eligible applicants to apply for the scholarship when the application round opens.

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Job Options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Turku

Funding

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